Senior Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Analyst - Issue Management

Western Alliance Bancorporation
dental insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Nov 26, 2024
Job Title: Senior Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Analyst - Issue Management Location: CityScape What you'll do: The Senior ERM Analyst will work within the bank's second line of defense and will be responsible for supporting the Operational Risk Management Issue Management program. This role is part of the Enterprise and Operational Risk Management Group (ERM/ORM) that is responsible for supporting the bank's risk management framework. ERM/ORM is a growing organization focused on providing expert guidance, credible challenge, and effective oversight of business activities throughout the company. The organization plays a critical role in helping to inform bank management and the Board of Directors of the risks inherent in its actions and decisions, enterprise impacts, and opportunities to manage risk. The successful candidate will be a motivated team player who has expertise in risk and control management; a self-starter who is accustomed to working in fast-paced, complex, evolving organizations with diverse stakeholders; and an agile individual who is able to withstand challenges and adapt quickly with an execution mindset. What we are looking for: Responsibilities: Support the execution and enhancement of second line of defense Enterprise and Operational Risk Programs, specifically within Issue Management. Partner with business units to ensure alignment with Firmwide requirements to the Issue Management program both in creation and validation of issues. Perform validation and controls testing as required by the Management Action Plan (MAP). Preparing various reports by collecting, analyzing, visualizing, and summarizing source data. Qualifications: Demonstrated understanding Issue Management experience required. Previous Controls Testing experience and/or Risk and Control Self Assessments within areas such as information technology, general banking operations including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial and consumer banking products and services. Advanced knowledge of risk management principals and regulatory compliance requirements. Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to deal with ambiguity and navigate through complex situations. Relevant industry and professional experience across one or more of the three lines of defense. Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external audiences. Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of experience in Operations Management, Audit, Risk Management, or related field Ability to effectively manage multiple deliverables and be able to identify and implement process improvements. Benefits you'll love: We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career! About the company: Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Western Alliance Bancorporation